At CES 2020, technology is still the hero
Is technology a hero or a villain? Technology seems like public enemy No. 1 on the streets, but in Las Vegas for CES 2020, entrepreneurs still believe technology has the capacity to improve life, and maybe even fix some of the problems it has caused. Count us among the optimists.
Asus’ Project Athena-certified Chromebook Flip delivers all-day battery life
Intel's Project Athena certification is making the jump from Windows Ultrabooks to Chrome OS-powered convertibles debuting on Asus's latest Chromebook Flip. The Chromebook Flip C436 gains Wi-Fi 6 Gig+ connectivity, Intel 10th-Gen processing power, and all-day battery life.
Asus ROG Swift nabs world’s-fastest monitor title with its 360Hz refresh rate
At CES, Asus announced the world's first monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, making it the fastest gaming monitor you can buy. With G-Sync support, the 24.5-inch LCD panel is described to be up to six times faster than traditional gaming displays.
Acer’s ConceptD 700 workstation is unlike any desktop we’ve ever seen
Acer's new ConceptD 700 is a desktop workstion that has earned its RTX Studio badge thanks to its powerful Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU inside. And Acer didn't stop there. With a sculpted minimalist design and woodgrain-inspired accents, the ConceptD 700 is as stylish as it is powerful.
Acer’s new Predator OLED monitor is 55 inches of PC gaming glory
At 55 inches of screen real estate, Acer's Predator CG552K may sound like a television designed for your living room. In reality, the Predator is a large gaming monitor packed with an OLED display and variable rate refresh. Now all you need is a desk large enough for this screen.
Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel is part drawing tablet, part powerhouse workstation
Packed with an Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia's Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, Acer's new ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro introduced at CES 2020 reimagines what a mobile workstation can accomplish. Designed for creatives, the unique Ezel hinge allows this laptop to transform between five different usage modes.
Lenovo’s $2,499 monitor uses Mini-LED technology to take on Apple’s Pro Display
Lenovo is after creators who may balk at Apple's Pro Display XDR's $5,000 price tag. The ThinkVision Creator Extreme comes packed with technology, like mini LED backlighting, to deliver HDR1000 support, 99 percent coverage of the wide DCI-P3 color space, and 1,000 nits of peak brightness for just $2,500.
CES 2020: This could be the year your robot vacuum gets a security camera
There will be a time when we can expect robot vacuums to become the first line of defense when it comes to protecting the home. CES will unveil some cool models with new features, but we have a feeling that we'll see more models with security cameras as part of their arsenal.
Trifo’s new Max is an A.I. robot vacuum and guard dog in one
There was so much to cover at this year's IFA conference in Berlin but one of the cooler under-the-radar announcements was Trifo's new robot vacuum cleaner, Max. It's an app-controlled, A.I.-powered vacuum that can double as a security guard and inform owners about weird movements and/or intruders.
CES 2020 will allow sex toys but crack down on inappropriate clothing
For the 2020 CES show, sex toys will come to Vegas -- but skintight clothing that "hugs genitalia" is a no-no, the group organizing the enormous consumer tech-fest announced Tuesday. The news comes after a sex toy won a prize in 2019 only to have it revoked
Dell teases new XPS laptop with Intel’s 10th-gen Ice Lake for summer 2019
Dell teased that it will have a new XPS laptop ready with Intel's 10th-generation Ice Lake processor in time for the summer, and a Dell executive suggested that the company may debut the laptop as early as summer 2019. The XPS laptop could be a new addition to Dell's lineup and not just a refresh.
Every gaming laptop that was announced at CES 2019, ranked
With new processor and GPU announcements from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, laptop manufacturers took over CES 2019 with a slew of new gaming notebooks sporting the latest silicon technology. We take a look at all the new gaming laptops at the show and rank each one for your convenience!
Everything to know about AMD’s CES 2019 reveals: Ryzen 3, Radeon VII, and more
AMD took the wraps off of its 7nm plans at CES 2019 this year. The company focused on gamers during CEO Lisa Su's keynote as AMD debuted the new Ryzen 3 processor, Radeon VII graphics, and Epyc processor for servers. AMD also revealed that Google has chosen its Radeon Pro graphics to power its Project Stream platform.
The 5 best desktops of CES 2019, for everything from gaming to graphics
With mobile chips announced by AMD, Intel, and Nvidia at CES this year, PC users may be tempted by the hype of more powerful laptops. But if you crave power, performance, and upgradeability, nothing beats a desktop. Whether you're a gamer or a workstation user, these are some of the best desktops that we saw at CES.
Dell’s new XPS 13 moves the webcam back up top, right where it belongs
The Consumer Electronics Show is officially underway, and Dell has announced a revamped XPS 13 laptop for 2019. The device comes with a fixed webcam in the top bezel, new Intel Whiskey Lake CPUs on the inside, and other subtle improvements that could make it one of the best laptops for the new year.
Here’s how to watch today’s Intel press conference at CES 2019
Intel will talk about its latest technologies and the direct impact they have on the human experience at CES this year. The company has a keynote scheduled on January 7 that will highlight the innovations powering the next era of computing. We'll show you how to watch Intel's keynote live.
Everything Nvidia announced at CES, including mobile RTX, the RTX 2060, and more
As part of its focus on gamers at CES this year, Nvidia showcased a number of technologies that will help improve performance of your games. The company announced the new RTX 2060 graphics card for desktop, an initiative to improve A-Sync displays, and new RTX mobile graphics for laptops.
The ROG Zephyrus S GX701 and GX531 from Asus bring ray tracing to laptops
Asus has heard gamers who want the ray-tracing capabilities of Nvidia's flagship RTX graphics in a mobile form factor. At CES 2019, Asus debuted the powerful 17-inch ROG Zephyrus S GX701 and 15-inch GX531 with RTX 2080 graphics and compact footprints, thanks to the Max-Q design.
HP takes PC gaming to the living room with 65-inch Omen X Emperium 65 monitor
HP just built a massive 65-inch gaming monitor that's right at home in your living room called the Omen X Emperium. With G-Sync support, fast 144Hz refresh rates, HDR mode, and 4ms gray-to-gray response times, the Omen X Emperium is designed for an immersive gaming experience.
D-Link’s 5G router promises up to 40 times faster speeds than your broadband
Even though D-Link is ditching the familiar cable or DSL jacks on its new router in favor of 5G, the company promises you wi'll be seeing even faster speeds than your current setup. With speeds up to 3Gbps, the new D-Link 5G gateway promises speeds up to 40 times faster than traditional broadband.
Gourmia heads to CES with a new smart air fryer, multicooker, and coffee maker
If you're looking to give your kitchen counter a makeover this year, look no further than Gourmia's lineup of new countertop appliances that it is showing off at CES 2019. The New York-based company has a new smart air fryer, multicooker, and coffee maker that it's debuting in Las Vegas this week.
CES 2019: Tech trends to watch for at the consumer electronics show
With more than 4,400 exhibiting companies and more than 2.7 million square feet of exhibition hall, CES is overwhelming. Here's what to expect from the upcoming show, from AI and self-driving cars to 5G networks and foldable phones and 8K televisions.
Samsung revs up the picture quality of its high-fashion TVs for 2019
Highly prized for their ability to display more than just a black screen when turned off, Samsung's lifestyle TVs are getting updated for 2019, and we have all of the details ahead of the official launch which is slated to take place at CES.
2019 could be the year LG finally rolls out its OLED TV
After years of being shown demos of amazingly flexible OLED TV displays, LG might just be ready to bring a roll-up OLED TV to market, if recent rumours are to be believed. If true, it would mark the first time you'll be able to buy a TV that can disappear from view, yet not require a custom install.
Detroit Auto Show finally caves to CES, will move to June in 2020
Seeing a steady decrease in eyeballs and attention as CES grows and sucks up everything in its path, the organizers of the Detroit Auto Show (officially called NAIAS) have moved the show's dates from January to June starting in 2020 -- and plan to rethink the show entirely.
Top car trends of CES 2018
CES 2018 presented a host of significant advancements in automotive tech. Here are a few that stood out from the crowd.
Here is the best photo gear to come out of CES 2018
Traditional camera makers barely made a peep at CES 2018, but that didn't mean the show was devoid of new cameras. From drones to AR/VR and 360-degree cameras, we look back at some of favorite photo gear.
It’s almost here! Here’s the best of what’s coming at CES 2018
From wireless power to electric cars and the rise of China, these are the trends you’ll see dominate CES 2018, and the tech world in the year to come.
The orb is here: Popular smart home hub Homey is coming to the U.S.
Homey, a popular European smart home hub launched in the Netherlands, is making a splash in the United States and other markets in 2018.
A cyclist is riding from NYC to Vegas on a bike with an Electron Wheel for CES
To celebrate Google Assistant pairing up with Electron Wheel, a cyclist is riding across the country to the CES.
Honda just rolled out 4 of its cutest robot designs yet
Honda has been working on a set of four robots with a focus on mobility and companionship, with all four of the cute designs coming to CES.
Has Intel turned into a virtual reality film studio? We found out
Frank Soqui, head of the Intel Virtual Reality Center of Excellence, on how Intel plans to change the way we see films.
